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The latest on the Railbridge Fire
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. - The forward progress of the Railbridge Fire was stopped at 130 acres. The fire broke out at around 3:44 p.m. on Railbridge Road and Crestmont Court in Palermo, CAL FIRE said. The fire has burned 130 acres and is 15% contained. CAL FIRE said they will...
Railbridge Fire: Firefighter injured in fast-moving fire near Palermo
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — A fast-moving fire prompted evacuations and injured a firefighter in Butte County on Thursday. The Railbridge Fire began around 3:44 p.m., burning near Railbridge Road and Crestmont Court. Cal Fire said forward progress of the fire was stopped at 130 acres just before 6:30 p.m.
Railbridge Fire: Evacuation Orders, downgraded as forward progress stops at 130 acres
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — The Railbridge Fire in Butte County rapidly grew to 130 acres Thursday. It prompted Evacuation Orders and warnings, but those have since been downgraded. The fire, which started Thursday evening, sparked just after 4 p.m. at Railbridge Road and Crestmont Court near Palermo, according to...
Firefighters responding to vegetation fire in Palermo
PALERMO, Calif. - Firefighters are responding to a vegetation fire in the area of Railbridge Road and Crestmont Court. The Butte County Sheriff’s Office is issuing an evacuation order for the area of Crestmont Court in Zone 887 in Palermo. Two evacuation orders are in place for zones 890...
How Wildfires Get Their Names
During the Camp fire in November 2018, I began to wonder exactly how wildfires get their names. That blaze turned into the deadliest in California history, devastating the town of Paradise in Butte County — but the fire’s name conjured images of grinning children around a bonfire. This...
Evacuation orders lifted after Railbridge Fire burns about 130 acres in Butte County
(FOX40.COM) — An evacuation order was issued in Butte County on Thursday afternoon for a fire that threatened several structures in Palermo. Around 9 p.m., all evacuation orders and warnings were lifted. For previous coverage of the fire, see below. Previous Updates for Railbridge Fire The Butte County Sheriff’s Office said around 5:15 p.m. that […]
$50K Reward Stands for Information Leading to Arrest in 2021 Murder of Bay Area Man
The Butte County Sheriff’s Office is seeking new leads in connection with the murder of a San Pablo man at a Butte County campground in July of 2021. In a press release, the Butte County Sheriff’s Office reminded the public that a $50,000 reward offered by Governor Gavin Newsom’s office remains in effect for information leading to an arrest and conviction for the murder of Tyler Dickson, 20.
All eyes on ears | Photos
CHICO — The fresh produce stand at Chico State’s University Farm did brisk business Friday morning, drawing customers from Butte County and beyond. Casey and Roberta Hemping drove in from Corning to pick, well, corn. The stand had two full bins of sweet corn ears along with one nearly emptied. The Hempings “came for the corn,” Casey said, though he also had new glasses waiting for him at Costco.
Three things to do in Butte County this weekend
CHICO — Here are three ways to enjoy yourself this weekend in Butte County. Nothing says summer quite like watermelon. Folks who feel that way can head to downtown Chico on Saturday for the 49th annual Slice of Chico event, running 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The main slicing...
Railbridge Fire near Palermo burns 60 acres
PALERMO — A vegetation fire quickly covered 60-70 acres near Palermo south of Oroville on Thursday as firefighters began an attack to slow the burn. Evacuation orders have already been put in place for areas near Railbridge Road and Crestmont Court, accoring to Cal Fire-Butte County’ social media and the Butte County Sheriff’s Office.
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